Meditation for chronic pain,
by condition.
Generic 'pain relief' meditations don't work when your fibromyalgia flares at 2am, your arthritis acts up after gardening, or your back pain spikes at your desk. AI sessions for YOUR condition.
"Breathe into your pain" doesn't help when you don't know if it's fibro fog, a flare-up, or just a bad day.
Arthritis in your hands needs different guidance than sciatica down your leg. Your pain isn't generic. Your meditation shouldn't be either.
Five conditions, five completely different sessions.
"2am flare. Everything hurts. Brain fog makes it hard to concentrate on anything."
Acknowledges allodynia and central sensitisation. Breath-only focus because fibro fog makes complexity impossible. No body scanning.
"After 3 hours at my desk my L4-L5 is screaming. I need to reset without making it worse."
Position-specific guidance (knees bent, lumbar support). Chest breathing to avoid core engagement that worsens injury.
"Spent the day gardening. My hands are paying for it now."
Validates the activity trade-off. No hand movements required during active inflammation. Acknowledges you won't stop doing what you love.
"Migraine at a 7. Any sound hurts. I need help without stimulation."
Migraine mode: no bells, no chimes, minimal volume. Brief guidance then silence. Eyes closed the entire time.
"The burning and tingling won't stop. It feels like my nerves are misfiring."
Focuses on body parts that feel normal right now. Acknowledges this isn't tissue damage you can "breathe into."
One input, personalised session.
Describe your moment
Your condition, what hurts right now, how bad it is, and how you are feeling.
AI creates your session
Personalised guidance that understands your specific pain type, severity, and emotional state.
Guided meditation begins
Positioning advice, breathing techniques, and validation tailored to your exact situation.
Proven methods, condition-applied.
What people say about StillMind
Such a calming meditation app
I honestly love this app. It feels so wholesome and easy to use. The design is simple but really modern, and the dark mode makes it extra relaxing...
I honestly love this app. It feels so wholesome and easy to use. The design is simple but really modern, and the dark mode makes it extra relaxing. The onboarding felt super personal and different from other apps, and I'm obsessed with the little details like the gentle vibrations and the closing bell at the end of a session. Being able to customize meditations is great, but I also like that there are quick defaults when I just want to jump right in. The mood tracking and daily progress idea is such a cool touch too. It kind of feels like closing your Apple Fitness rings, but in a mindful way. Plus, I think it's awesome that you can invite friends and share the journey. Overall, it just feels calming, intuitive, and really supportive. Definitely one of the best meditation apps I've tried.
This app actually got me to meditate! And like it!
I have never really had the habit of meditating but this app is so simple and intuitive that it is perfect for my chaotic mind. I love that you can adjust the session length...
I have never really had the habit of meditating but this app is so simple and intuitive that it is perfect for my chaotic mind. I love that you can adjust the session length and pick a meditation session type… for example I love using the Affirmations just so I can meditate, focus and ground myself in an affirmation and intention for the day. The journal entry right afterwards is so perfect for you to jot your thoughts down after a session… I love the font, the font size, I love the tracker to show your progress! This app is actually worth it. I actually look forward to my mornings now for my personal 2-5min moment with myself. There are features I haven't even explored but so far it's a 10/10 for me (and I'm usually very critical of apps!).
Groundbreaking voice recording feature
The feature that lets me record my voice during meditation and automatically transcribes it is truly groundbreaking! For about three years I've struggled with losing most of my intuitive insights...
The feature that lets me record my voice during meditation and automatically transcribes it is truly groundbreaking! For about three years I've struggled with losing most of my intuitive insights by the time I finish meditating — this solves that perfectly. Thank you!
Truly amazing!!
Honestly, this app is amazing. The AI feels super personal and it actually adapts to how I'm feeling, which makes meditating way easier and more natural...
Honestly, this app is amazing. The AI feels super personal and it actually adapts to how I'm feeling, which makes meditating way easier and more natural. The design is clean, the vibe is calming, and it's been helping me stay consistent without forcing it. Definitely my favorite mindfulness app so far!
Personalized meditation that actually works
I thought that a meditation app like this wouldn't work for me, but it does! I love that the speech is personalized to fit my current situation!
I thought that a meditation app like this wouldn't work for me, but it does! I love that the speech is personalized to fit my current situation!
Perfect for beginners
Very user friendly app and a great introduction to meditation for a beginner like me!
Very user friendly app and a great introduction to meditation for a beginner like me!
Guided AI makes meditation easy
A great meditation app, the guided AI makes is really easy to use.
A great meditation app, the guided AI makes is really easy to use.
Easy setup and helpful reminders
Very easy to set up and use, clear instructions and the reminders are so helpful
Very easy to set up and use, clear instructions and the reminders are so helpful
a very nice meditation journal app
I love that it's a combination of meditation and journal! the app experience so far is very pleasant, offers variety of meditation types and its customisable...
I love that it's a combination of meditation and journal! the app experience so far is very pleasant, offers variety of meditation types and its customisable! allows to track accountability. the UI and UX are very nice and app is easy to navigate! would be definitely recommending to my friends! can't wait to see how this app evolves!
I didn't know I needed this
The personalisation of these meditations is amazing. Most meditations I've done in the past have been generic and my mind stays to wander...
The personalisation of these meditations is amazing. Most meditations I've done in the past have been generic and my mind stays to wander, but I can use these guided meditations to keep bringing me back to the core reason why I'm doing it and not getting lost in my own thoughts.
AI guided meditation for the win
StillMind changed the game for me when it comes to meditation, because I can write down my intentions and let the voice guide me. (I am a beginner to meditation)
StillMind changed the game for me when it comes to meditation, because I can write down my intentions and let the voice guide me. (I am a beginner to meditation)
Groundbreaking
I was sceptical about AI generated and guided meditation sessions, but within a few moments that all melted away. Now I am glad I have a tool to achieve calm...
I was sceptical about AI generated and guided meditation sessions, but within a few moments that all melted away. Now I am glad I have a tool to achieve calm that adapts to the situation I find myself in. The app responds well, the voices are calming yet clear. This has just become my daily driver of calm.
Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing. One tool that I have been craving for that meets all I need for meditation. Highly recommended.
Absolutely amazing. One tool that I have been craving for that meets all I need for meditation. Highly recommended.
Chronic pain meditation questions
Why doesn't generic meditation work for fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia involves central sensitisation. Generic body scans can worsen symptoms by increasing somatic focus. Condition-specific guidance addresses fibro fog, allodynia, and the validation that generic sessions miss.
What makes meditation effective for chronic pain?
Research shows meditation bypasses opioid receptors through distinct neural pathways. Effectiveness depends on matching the approach to your specific pain type. Personalised approaches outperform generic MBSR.
Can AI meditation help chronic back pain?
Yes. AI provides position-specific guidance, distinguishes flare-ups from baseline, and adjusts breathing techniques to avoid core engagement that might worsen symptoms.
Is meditation better than medication for chronic pain?
Meditation is a complement, not a replacement. It works best alongside medical treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before changing pain management approaches.
How long does meditation take to help?
Research shows reduced pain perception within 4-8 weeks. Condition-specific meditation may provide faster relief because it addresses your pain type from day one.
How is arthritis meditation different?
Arthritis meditation accounts for joint-specific pain, inflammation cycles, weather triggers, and episodic flares. It validates activity trade-offs and never requires movements that worsen inflammation.
What should I look for in a pain meditation app?
Condition-specific guidance, adjustable session length, positioning guidance, validation (not just "accept the pain"), sensory considerations (migraines need silence), and pattern tracking.
Your pain isn't generic. Your meditation shouldn't be either.
AI creates sessions for your specific condition. Not pre-recorded tracks. Real guidance that knows your reality.